Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
A healthy twist on a classic treat, these protein-packed pumpkin cheesecake cookies are perfect for fall snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Protein Powder
- 1 cup Oat Flour or Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Seasonal Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 1/4 cup Natural Sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
- Flavor-Specific Mix-Ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the protein powder, oat or almond flour, and seasonal spices in a large bowl.
- Mix the Greek yogurt, egg, and natural sweetener in another bowl until well-blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together.
- Add your chosen flavor-specific mix-ins.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
Consider serving with cream cheese frosting or Greek yogurt on the side. Pairs well with hot apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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